Police issue fresh appeal over Rasharkin

POLICE are investigating a number of incidents with sectarian links in Rasharkin and have appealed to the community to help quell tensions in the village.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Sectarianism is a problem that will only be solved by the community. Police have to deal with the end result which is people being assaulted and some times property being damaged and tensions in the community but we are also conscious that the vast majority of people in Rasharkin get on fine with their neighbours and want to live and let live."

The first incident happened around 7.30am on Tuesday June 15 when there was what police believe was a "verbal confrontation" between two males in the vicinity of a shop at Main Street.

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Then on Friday afternoon there was a verbal exchange between a number of people around 3.15pm and on Saturday around 4pm there was a confrontation involving several people at Church Road, Rasharkin, including allegations of assault.

Police said there were only minor injuries but they want to hear from anyone with information about the incidents and especially if anyone saw a group of people in Church Road on Saturday afternoon.

Police can be contacted on 08456008000 or phone the Crimestoppers charity confidential freephone number on 0800555111.

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